3-Ingredient Crispy Fried Macaroni & Cheese Balls Recipe Melts in Your Mouth by 30Seconds Food

Have leftover macaroni and cheese? This easy fried mac and cheese balls recipe is a fun way to use those leftovers and make a great appetizer or side dish.

Kids love them, too! Serve them with broccoli, corn, green beans or their favorite vegetable for a fun lunch or dinner.

Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes

Ingredients

• 3 - 4 cups prepared macaroni and cheese, cold
• 2 eggs
• 1 1/2 cups panko breadcrumbs
• vegetable oil, for frying

Here's how to make them:

1. Put the eggs into a bowl and the panko into another bowl. 
2. Roll the macaroni and cheese into bite-sized balls.
3. Heat about 3 to 4 inches of oil in a pot over medium-high heat.
4. Dip the balls into the egg and then into the panko. 
5. Drop the balls carefully into the hot oil and cook until golden and crispy, about 4 minutes. Drain on paper towels. Repeat with remaining balls.

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